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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The main parts
a Bobbin winder (page 11)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16)
This holds the spool of thread.
c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23)
This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two
needles. Not for lubrication.
d Upper tension-control dial (page 29)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
f Thread take-up lever (page 17)
g Thread cutter (page 29)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
h Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(pages 7 and 33)
i Operation buttons (page 6)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
j Operation panel (page 7)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various
settings.
k Handwheel
Used to manually raise and lower the needle.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 9)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
o Feed dog position lever (pages 42 and 49)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
p Presser foot lever (page 16)
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
q Foot controller (page 10)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
r Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.